Going to Lollapalooza

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Remembering Charles Munger’s 25 Psychological Misjudgements

The following Memory Journey is to remember the 25 Human Psychological Misjudgements that Charles Munger laid out in his 1995 speech at Harvard Law School.

Parked the car and as I stepped out, I was excited about my super reward1 incentive to go see the concert. I then walked across the parking lot which I just absolutely loved2. I then passed the Welcome Sign which was gaudy and I hated3.

There was a man just past the sign selling ticket, which I doubted4 were real so avoided. Walking down the inconsistently5 painted sidewalk and avoided the lines. I passed a Policeman was wearing a curious6 pink vest.

I looked up the stairs and though I just kant7 walk up them. Finally I reached the ticket booth and looked green with envy8 and the front row seats. Receiving my gifted tickets, I felt the need to reciprocate9 the offer.

Pushing through the over-the-top fancy10 door I looked to the right. I saw the bathroom but decided to deny11 the pain of my bladder. I went to the T-shirt vendor since I as an above-average12 fan I had to buy a t-shirt. I bought a small shirt optimistic13 that I would lose the weight to fit into it.

I felt denied14 the pleasure of a beer as I saw the concession stand. Since I wanted to be social15 I bought a beer anyway. I then walked down a dark hallway which was contrasted16 to the brightness and easy to misread my direction.

I then stressed17 to find my section with all the people. I checked my ticket for available18 information to find the seat. Once I sat down, I looked up to find the Exit Sign if needed to use it19.

Looking forward, the stage looked dangerous and performers better be sober20 for their safety. The lighting was bright enough for my old eyes21. The very large set of speakers stamped authority22. The guitars were painted Honey Bee23 yellow and black. The drum set had a reasonable set of symbols to be respectful24

When I looked closely, the bass drum had image of Lollapalooza25 painted on it.

  1. “Reward and Punishment Supereaction Tendency” ↩︎

  2. “Loving/Liking Tendency” ↩︎

  3. “Hating/Disliking Tendency ↩︎

  4. “Doubt-Avoidance Tendency” ↩︎

  5. “Inconsistent-Avoidance Tendency” ↩︎

  6. “Curious Tendency” ↩︎

  7. “Kantian Fairness Tendency” ↩︎

  8. “Greed/Envy Tendency” ↩︎

  9. “Reciprocation Tendency” ↩︎

  10. “Influence-Mere-Association Tendency” ↩︎

  11. “Simple Pain-Avoidance, Psychological Denial Tendency” ↩︎

  12. “Excessive Self-Regard Tendency” ↩︎

  13. “Overoptimisim Tendency” ↩︎

  14. “Denial Superreaction Tendency” ↩︎

  15. “Social Proof Tendency” ↩︎

  16. “Contrast Mis-read Tendency” ↩︎

  17. “Stress Tendency” ↩︎

  18. “Available Misreading Tendency” ↩︎

  19. “Use it or lose it Tendency” ↩︎

  20. “Drug Tendency” ↩︎

  21. “Senile Tendency” ↩︎

  22. “Authority Tendency” ↩︎

  23. “Waddle Tendency” ↩︎

  24. “Reason-Respecting Tendency” ↩︎

  25. “Lollapalooza Effect Tendency” ↩︎